May 16, Gaza diary. To Simply Live.
Can I simply live? I don’t dramatize my pain or romanticize my grief, but I live in a tragedy; one filled with pain, lodged in grief, untold and unseen. My heart leans on songs depicting love without tragedy and on poems woven to hurt and to make me cry. I think of the past. It was good. It is good. Safe! Warm! Very warm!
It’s over! My Intercontinental Degree…
After 14 years, I earned my degree across war-torn Syria & Sudan. Despite challenges, I stayed committed. Grateful for the journey & those who helped.
Do the People of This City Sleep Early?
Have you ever heard of a city where the people are known for sleeping early? Deir al-Balah’s early sleep habit, rooted in fishing and farming, faces modern life’s challenges. Has this tradition faded, or does it still linger beneath the surface?
A few years ago, I moved to Lebanon and faced one of the biggest challenges in my life: learning English.
A few years ago, I moved to Lebanon and faced one of the biggest challenges in my life: learning English.
Back then, it was the subject I feared the most, I struggled with it in school and honestly, I hated it.
But I refused to give up.
Step by step, I pushed forward. I studied, practiced, listened, and spoke until the language that once felt impossible became something I truly love.
Today, English is not just a subject to me. It’s a gateway. 🌍
It has helped me connect with incredible people, explore new cultures, and unlock new ideas full of energy and life.
And now, it’s opening doors to something even bigger…
🎉 I’m proud to share that I passed the EF SET English test and officially reached the C1 Advanced level!
This is more than just a certificate it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come, and how far I can still go.
This milestone brings me one step closer to my dream of pursuing a Master’s degree abroad through a scholarship. It’s no longer just a dream it’s becoming real.
It may be a small step for a learner…
But it’s a GIANT leap for Ezalden. 🚀🔥
From Zero to Hero: Empowering Youth Through Code with Hello World
In a powerful achievement for Hello World, I proudly share the completion of our first major milestone a 40-hour Junior Web Developer course that empowered over 11 out of 17 students to build real websites from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. What makes this success truly inspiring is the resilience of these young learners, who overcame Lebanon’s harsh realities of war, economic collapse, and instability to pursue knowledge and innovation. On May 11, 2025, their final projects stood as treasures not just of technical skill, but of hope and national potential. This course wasn’t just about code; it was about creating a path forward in the darkest times, and these students proved they are ready to lead it. Their achievement marks a meaningful step toward building a better Lebanon, one line of code at a time. The heroes of tomorrow are already creating change today, through Hello World.
The importance of chess in life
I hosted a webinar on chess’s impact, teaching kids, and my competition experiences. Chess boosts strategy, focus, and creativity—skills for life!
It feels like life happening.
A few women came together early 2024 in a single location, some knowing each other and others trusting without knowing any or many, to see what we can be for the Palestinian edSeed students of Gaza. A few months later, we’re starting to understand why we came together.
Friday 7 June 2024, 1 Thul Qi’da 1445. Dubai.
The Path of Hope: A Girl’s Challenges to the Dream of Pharmacy
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Los Angeles Fire
My name is Salam Al-Gothani, and I am a fifth-year student at the College of Pharmacy at Zarqa University. Today, I want to talk about a painful and sensitive issue that affects many areas around the world, especially Los Angeles in the fall: wildfires. These fires...
JORDAN
Jordan, located in the Middle East on Asia’s continent, has a population of 11 million, with 92% Muslims. Arabic is the official language, and English is commonly spoken. The capital is Amman, and the currency is the Jordanian Dinar. The economy relies on agriculture, industry, tourism, and trade. Jordan is famous for its hospitality and diverse landscapes. Key landmarks include Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders, and the Baptism Site near the Dead Sea, also a UNESCO site. Mansaf, a dish of lamb cooked in yogurt sauce and served with rice, is the national dish. Jordan is a top global healthcare destination, ranking fifth worldwide and first in the Middle East. It attracts medical tourists, particularly to resorts like the Dead Sea and Ma’in Hot Springs for their therapeutic treatments.
My Firsts: Big and Small!
From fundraising wins to dorm life & lab adventures, celebrate these special “firsts” that make college life amazing! #CollegeLife #Firsts
I am not afraid, I am no longer afraid.
We choose to rise, to attain, to thrive, not just survive.